DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
*Pay attention to the spelling rules for comparative and superlative forms.
*If necessary, look at the connotation provided in parentheses.
2. Identify which degree the adjective is written in. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: The park by the ocean is the ___________________________________________ place I have ever been in my life.
(peaceful) (-)
Sentence #1 Degree: The park by the ocean is the ___________________________________________ place I have ever been in my life.
Sentence #2: In my honest opinion, Jimmy Carter was a ___________________________________________ president than John F. Kennedy.
(positive) (-)
Sentence #2 Degree: In my honest opinion, Jimmy Carter was a ___________________________________________ president than John F. Kennedy.
Sentence #3: Granite is the ___________________________________________ rock nature makes.
(hard) (-)
Sentence #3 Degree: Granite is the ___________________________________________ rock nature makes.
Sentence #4: Mt. Shasta is the ___________________________________________ mountain I have ever seen.
(high) (+)
Sentence #4 Degree: Mt. Shasta is the ___________________________________________ mountain I have ever seen.
Sentence #5: An airplane moves at a ___________________________________________ speed than a car.
(great) (-)
Sentence #5 Degree: An airplane moves at a ___________________________________________ speed than a car.
Sentence #6: The ___________________________________________ problem we have is reading the German book.
(big) (+)
Sentence #6 Degree: The ___________________________________________ problem we have is reading the German book.
Sentence #7: My brother thinks New York is ___________________________________________ than London.
(exciting) (+)
Sentence #7 Degree: My brother thinks New York is ___________________________________________ than London.
Sentence #8: Joseph was ___________________________________________ than Juan.
(late) (+)
Sentence #8 Degree: Joseph was ___________________________________________ than Juan.
Sentence #9: The English test was the ___________________________________________ test in comparison to the Math and Science tests.
(difficult) (+)
Sentence #9 Degree: The English test was the ___________________________________________ test in comparison to the Math and Science tests.
Sentence #10: Yellow is the ___________________________________________ color on Brenda’s painting.
(light) (-)
Sentence #10 Degree: Yellow is the ___________________________________________ color on Brenda’s painting.
Sentence #11: That is the _________________________________ monkey I’ve ever seen.
(small) (-)
Sentence #11 Degree: That is the _________________________________ monkey I’ve ever seen.
Sentence #12: The parrots were ___________________________________________ this morning than yesterday.
(loud) (+)
Sentence #12 Degree: The parrots were ___________________________________________ this morning than yesterday.
Sentence #13: The tree in my front yard is the ___________________________________________ in the neighborhood.
(dominant) (+)
Sentence #13 Degree: The tree in my front yard is the ___________________________________________ in the neighborhood.
Sentence #14: The old well has to be ___________________________________________ than the new one.
(practical) (-)
Sentence #14 Degree: The old well has to be ___________________________________________ than the new one.
Sentence #15: The sidewalk is ___________________________________________ than when you arrived.
(icy) (+)
Sentence #15 Degree: The sidewalk is ___________________________________________ than when you arrived.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the positive, comparative, or superlative form.
Twyla is taking lessons so that she can be an even _________________________________ actress. (good)
Jillian is feeling _________________________________ according to the nurse. (well)
The team’s record is _________________________________ this year than last. (bad)
Krista did the _________________________________ work of the entire group. (less)
Your card doesn’t contain very _________________________________ . (much)
Last week I had the _________________________________ fun ever. (much)
I have many baseball cards, but Jake has _________________________________ . (many)
That was the _________________________________ dream I’ve ever had. (bad)
Suddenly the patient became _________________________________ than before. (ill)
This week’s winner won _________________________________ money in the contest than last week. (some)
With several intact levees, Oakdale had the _________________________________ flooding of all the small towns along the river. (less)
I usually feel _________________________________ with the flu than with a cold. (ill)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
My mother said we would discuss the problem (farther/further) when we got home.
Carrie plans to shop for a dress (later/latter) this afternoon.
The (fewest/least) amount of work I have to do, the better!
It rained (less/littler) last month than it has so far this month.
James went the (farthest/furthest) down the road to find a gas station.
(Several/Some) police officers arrived at the accident scene.
There was (few/little) air leftover in the oxygen tank.
Jack is the (oldest/eldest) of the four brothers since he was born two minutes before his twin.
Of the five options offered, I prefer the (latest/last).
The teacher called on the (least/littlest) student to answer the question.
(Many/Much) dogs don’t wear collars.
(Older/Elder) voters tend to show up at the polls more so than younger voters.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the demonstrative in each sentence. (14 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
2. In SEVEN of the sentences, identify the noun being modified by the demonstrative adjective. (7 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
3. In SEVEN of the sentences, write none in the box because they contain a demonstrative
pronoun. (7 points)
Demonstrative: This appears to be the best seat available.
Noun Modified: This appears to be the best seat available.
Demonstrative: Please send me those in the mail.
Noun Modified: Please send me those in the mail.
Demonstrative: Does anyone know how to bake this cake?
Noun Modified: Does anyone know how to bake this cake?
Demonstrative: You can check that book out of the library tomorrow.
Noun Modified: You can check that book out of the library tomorrow.
Demonstrative: That singer is quite talented.
Noun Modified: That singer is quite talented.
Demonstrative: Those do not heat as well as some.
Noun Modified: Those do not heat as well as some.
Demonstrative: Take these to the room down the hall.
Noun Modified: Take these to the room down the hall.
Demonstrative: This aisle contains what Susan wants.
Noun Modified: This aisle contains what Susan wants.
Demonstrative: These tickets are for the concert Tuesday night.
Noun Modified: These tickets are for the concert Tuesday night.
Demonstrative: Dave hopes that will help us.
Noun Modified: Dave hopes that will help us.
Demonstrative: George and Ivan painted those posters for the athletic banquet.
Noun Modified: George and Ivan painted those posters for the athletic banquet.
Demonstrative: This will surely amuse Hannah’s guest.
Noun Modified: This will surely amuse Hannah’s guest.
Demonstrative: Those tangerines taste delicious after a spicy meal.
Noun Modified: Those tangerines taste delicious after a spicy meal.
Demonstrative: Give these to the gentleman in the gray suit.
Noun Modified: Give these to the gentleman in the gray suit.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
(That, Those) shells from Fiji certainly make an interesting collection.
Tools like the ones in (this, these) exhibit have been used by people for thousands of years.
(That, These) coins in my hand are Spanish money.
(These, This) speakers provide a clearer sound than the others.
(These, That) dessert Akili has in the back of the room is baklava.
(This, Those) seeds will produce lettuce and carrots.
Statues like (those, this) one are made from brass or bronze.
(That, These) large gong at the back of the stage makes a deep, rich sound.